News-June 2018

INSTRUCTIONAL LINKS JUNE 2018 Dear Colleagues, Welcome to the GST BOCES Getting Ready for Instructional Links! As educators, Phoenix Academy ............... 4 Summer School .................. 2 we know you’re busy and it’s hard to keep up with what is General Education & going on around the region and STEM Academy Diploma Requirements ....... 2 Workplace Challenges ........ 4 the state. That’s why we’ve ESSA Updates .................... 2 created Instructional Links. This newsletter will deliver timely and High School relevant information throughout Equivalency Exams ............ 2 the year. We hope to highlight programs and districts throughout Summer Professional New Pathway to the the region. If you would like Development ....................... 5 Equivalency Diploma .......... 2 more information on any of the Minimum Instruction topics please reach out to the Requirement ....................... 2 contact listed. We hope you find this useful! Report Card ........................ 2 Year-End Calendar ............. 6 Sincerely, Updated Testing Using Data Analysis Accommodations ................ 3 Sarah Vakkas Reports ............................... 6 Assistant Superintendent for Next Generation ELA & Instruction Math Standards .................. 3 [email protected] Digital Citizenship ............... 6 Save the Date ..................... 6

SED UPDATES GETTING READY FOR SUMMER MINIMUM INSTRUCTION SCHOOL? REQUIREMENT This handbook highlights several This proposed amendment will go to summer school program requirements and con- the Board of Regents for vote in tains Part 110 of the Commissioner's regulations June 2018. 180-days Presentation pertaining to summer school. Handbook for Summer School REPORT CARD The public 2017 Report Card was GENERAL EDUCATION AND released https://data.nysed.gov/. DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS Public data may be discussed at The following link provides resources public meetings or otherwise released to the pub- to support General Education requirements and lic. The Report Card Release contains National the most up to date Diploma requirements: Assessment of Educational http://www.p12.nysed.gov/ciai/gradreq/ Progress (NAEP) Data. intro.html What is NAEP? ESSA UPDATES NAEP was developed in 1969, is a nationally rep- The presentation for the proposed resentative assessment of the performance of draft of the Commissioner’s Regula- United States' students in mathematics, reading, tions related to New York’s Ap- science, writing, the arts, civics, economics, geog- proved ESSA Plan can be found here. raphy, and U.S. history. The NAEP assessment is Additional Information can be found here. administered to a sampling of schools across New York State. Teachers, principals, parents, HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY EXAMS policymakers, and researchers use NAEP results On April 10, 2018, the New York State Board of to assess progress and develop ways to improve Regents approved regulatory changes to provide education in the United States. As part of a feder- a fourth pathway to earn a New York State High al requirement, NYSED publishes statewide School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma. FAQs results on NAEP. There are no consequences for schools, teachers, or students based on NAEP NEW PATHWAY TO THE HIGH SCHOOL results. See the National Center for Education EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA Statistics web site and Report Card at: http://www.regents.nysed.gov/common/regents/ USED Nation's Report Card. files/418brca2.pdf 2

SED UPDATES UPDATED TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS An Updated Testing Accommodations Manual was released on February 8th. It’s important to know that there are no new policy updates, however this new manual replaces the 2006 manual. There is additional information found in the appendices that is excellent guidance: Appendix A: Updated Testing Accommodations Questions and Answers Appendix B: Testing Accommodations Dos and Don’ts Appendix C: Examples of Student Characteristics and Possible Testing Accommodations Appendix D: Examples of Testing Accommodations for Special Populations: Blind or Visually Impaired Appendix E: Examples of Testing Accommodations for Special Populations: Deaf or Hard of Hearing Appendix F: Recommending and Administering Tests Read Appendix G: Procedures for the Use of a Scribe Appendix H: Administering Tests Over Multiple Days Appendix I: Sample Student Accommodation Refusal Form Appendix J: Allowable Testing Accommodations Across the NYS Testing Program As always, the GST BOCES RSE-TASC is available to provide further information and technical assis- tance on topics in Special Education. Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities: Policy and Tools to Guide Decision-Making and Implementation (February 2018) Test Manuals for School Administrators and Teachers NYSAA (New York State Alternate Assessment) Testing Features The Next Generation English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics Implementation Timeline is as follows: September 2017: Adoption of NYS Next Generation Learning Standards. Phase I: Raise Awareness (Winter 2018-Winter/Spring 2019): Professional development on NYS Next Generation Learning Standards; two-day assessments measuring the 2011 P-12 Learning Standards. Phase II: Build Capacity (Spring 2019-Summer 2020): Professional development continuing on NYS Next Generation Learning Standards; two-day assess- ments measuring the 2011 P-12 Learning Standards. Phase III Full Implementation (September 2020 – ongoing): Full implementation of the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards. Spring 2021:New grade 3-8 tests measuring the NYS Next Generation Learning Standards. The timeline regarding the full-implementation/assessment alignment at the high-school level has not yet been determined and will be forthcoming; however, full-implementation/assessment alignment will not be before the school year 2020-2021. The Next Generation English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics Roadmap documents & Standards can be found here: Next Generation Learning Standards Roadmap & Implementation Timeline NYS Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards NYS Next Generation English Mathematics Learning Standards 3

PROGRAM UPDATES WORKPLACE CHALLENGES The GST STEM Academy is extremely excited to announce that we have collaborated with our business partners to start workplace challenges! Our workplace challenges are posed to us by THE PHOENIX ACADEMY one of our business partners and our students We would like to introduce the new Phoenix work together to help solve this real-world prob- Academy (formerly Elsmere and Broad Hori- lem. zons) to the communities and districts we serve. The Phoenix Academy will bring a fresh, new The STEM Academy fully integrates both careers community learning experience for all students. and business partners into our curriculum. Many of our second year students have shadowed pro- Together, the staff and students of Phoenix fessionals in their field of interest. Academy will strive to meet the following mission statement: Chapter 1 students met with Tom Rupp of Hang- er Orthotics who challenged them to find better “Phoenix Academy strives to create a learning ways to market their business. Over a period of community that rises to the challenge of adversi- 5 weeks, ten teams of students researched ty; through respecting ourselves, having an inter- Hanger’s current marketing methods and devel- nal drive for improvement, maintaining a safe oped new strategies to increase awareness of th environment and encouraging others to RISE.” this valuable business. On April 11 , Tom Rupp and Chris Lange of Hanger listened to these pro- posals and gave feedback about the ideas. Tom The Phoenix was chosen as the school mascot commented “The ideas were enlightening with because it symbolizes rebirth and regeneration. some of the ideas ones we have not thought The students of Phoenix Academy are provided about, but are interested in pursuing in the up- a new opportunity to rise above obstacles and coming year.” challenges. This is done through teaching stu- dents and staff to demonstrate respect, develop Chapter 2 students met with Matt Sharpe of intrinsic improvements, and maintain an environ- Cameron Manufacturing who challenged them to ment for growth. The Phoenix Academy provides develop an employee retention plan. Students a strength of purpose for both staff and students researched the company and other companies’ to maintain a healthy, safe, and encouraging en- strategies and presented their ideas beforE sen- th vironment for all of our community. ior leadership at Cameron on April 11 . One stu- dent commented that he appreciated the dia- logue that occurred during their presentation. The Phoenix Academy will be implementing the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports These challenges provide real world applications framework to create a positive learning environ- of team building, research skills, presentation ment, both academically and behaviorally for our and problem solving. The feedback given by our students. This framework aims to create a partners will give our students a greater under- school community built for growth and success. standing of the world of work. We cannot thank our many industry partners enough for the role The Phoenix Academy strives to support staff they play in preparing our students for the work world. and students to RISE above. Rob Sherburne Jeff Berdine [email protected] [email protected] 4

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Tuesday & Wednesday, July 24 & 25, 2018 Wednesday, July 25, 2018 Leadership Teams are invited to the 19th Annual HFM BOCES will host a two-day institute with Dr. Educational Leadership Institute 2018. This Lee Ann Jung, Chief Academic Officer at ASCD year’s event will be held on July 25, 2018 at Student Growth Center. This event offers your Corning Community College in the Commons team the opportunity to explore standards-based Dining Hall. Each district is encouraged to bring grading in significant depth. Teams will have up to a 12-member leadership team. time for direct interaction with Dr. Jung targeted to the individual concerns of educators. Partici- Keynote Speaker Dr. Joseph Fantigrossi pants will visit guiding principles of mastery learn- “Trauma-Informed Schools: ing and explore ways to use new paradigms of Beginning the Journey” standards-based learning and grading to support www.josephfantigrossi.com assessment practices. Cost is $200 per partici- pant and will be held at the HFM BOCES Confer- Registration information and a detailed agenda ence Center, 2755 State Highway 67, John- have been sent to superintendents. For more stown, NY 12095. For more information and to information, please contact Linda Perry, Director register, click here. of School Improvement Services. [email protected] Thursday, July 26, 2018 Monday & Tuesday, August 6 & 7, 2018 CiTi BOCES will host a two-day program entitled Professional Development for New York State “The Breakthrough Coach: Learn How to Work School Leaders. Less, Produce More and Still Get the Job Done.” In partnership with the New York State Education With a proven method that has reshaped the Department and GST BOCES, the College Board lives of administrators across the globe, The will offer Opportunity Leaders, a half-day profes- Breakthrough Coach provides you with the struc- sional development training for school leaders on ture to:  Spend two full days each week observing how to use information from the Advanced Place- classrooms ment (AP) program, and the SAT Suite of As-  Work more efficiently sessments to help prepare students for college  Empower your staff and career.  Enjoy work-life balance New York State’s Every Student Succeeds Act  Raise student achievement (ESSA) plan includes a new measure of college, career, and civic readiness as one indicator of This event will be held at the Center for Instruc- tion, Technology, & Innovation, 179 County school quality. Schools can earn extra credit for Route 64, Mexico, NY 13114. For more infor- students whose high school credits include par- mation and to register, contact Staci Silliman: ticipation in AP. (315) 963-4293 or [email protected] For more information and to register, contact www.the-breakthrough-coach.com Kate Taylor. [email protected] www.citiboces.org 5

CALENDAR, ETC. BOCES YEAR-END CALENDAR 6/11/18 Last day for Special Education high school students. 6/15/18 Last day for CTE students. 6/20/18 Last day for Special Education Wildwood Alternative Education Elementary students. Dinner & Awards 6/21/18 Last day for Alternative Education Thursday, June 7, 2018 5:00 p.m. students. Canisteo American Legion 6/22/18 Rating Day. Last full work day for all instructional staff. There will not be an early release on this day. Coopers Career & Technical Education DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP Awards Ceremony RESOURCE CENTER Monday, June 11, 2018 6:45 p.m. Click here to find resources Corning-Painted Post HS Auditorium for teachers and schools to use to teach Digital Citizenship concepts. All of the resources here are web-based and can Wildwood Career & Technical be used by teachers. Education Awards Ceremony Tuesday, June 12, 2018 7:00 p.m. USING DATA ANALYSIS REPORTS Arkport Performing Arts Center Use the Online Data Analysis Reports Archive to access:  GST Regional Reports (Assessment longitudi- Bush Career & Technical Education Awards Ceremony nal & proficiency charts, Regents comparison Wednesday, June 13, 2018 charts, Graduation rate & APM charts, etc.) 7:00 p.m.  Data Reporting Resources (Testing schedules, First Arena, Elmira Conversion charts, EAMOs charts, AIS memo, etc.)  Elementary and Intermediate Reports (Item Response reports, CDEP reports, etc.) Project SEARCH Graduation  High School Reports (Item Response reports, Wednesday, June 20, 2018 1:00 p.m. CDEP reports, etc.) Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital Logging in: http://www.gstboces.org/iss/dataanalysis Use your email address as your login and changeme as your initial password. Linnea Delorme [email protected] 6